This rocket was unmanned, and SpaceX's statement confirms that there were "no injuries or near injuries."

Locals may not completely agree. In a conversation with Mashable via Twitter, McGregor resident @EthansMommy17, who tweeted the below image of the explosion, claimed cows had been killed by debris from the explosion. She was unable to provide images or other confirmation of the affected livestock, however.

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